ASA Pilot Training vs Checkride Flashcards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASA Pilot Training
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The ASA Pilot Training app provides access to Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, and Remote Pilot ground schools, with comprehensive preparation for the FAA Knowledge Exam. Additionally, Flight Training videos are available on topics ranging from helicopter operations, flight maneuvers required for successful completion of pilot checkrides, and single subjects from industry experts such as understanding spins, flying a taildragger, unusual attitudes and much more. Students can select any of the Pilot Ground Schools for a free demo of the first lesson. You can then purchase the full course within the app and sync with your existing ASA Online Ground School account. Each ground school curriculum is organized to align with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), covering all required knowledge. Lessons combine sharp video and the latest instructional aids with the expertise and experience of ASA’s industry-leading eBooks and test preparation materials for a comprehensive, convenient aviation ground school program. Read: ASA time-tested textbook and ASA Test Prep Watch: ASA multimedia videos consisting of multiple short lesson video clips Practice: Quizzes, sample FAA questions supported with answers, explanations, and review modes from ASA Prepware Prepare: Take practice tests throughout and complete the course with two full length sample FAA Knowledge Exams Your progression through the ground school will be tracked so you can pickup where you last left off. Internet connection required. Upon completion of the course, you'll receive a graduation certificate and endorsement to take the official FAA Knowledge Exam.
Checkride Flashcards
Prepare for aviation checkrides with ACS-aligned flashcards. Study FAA standards, track progress, and practice oral exams. Features spaced repetition and offline study.
- ACS-aligned decks
- FAR/AIM citations
- Spaced repetition learning
- Checkride countdown and daily plan
- Oral exam practice
- Offline study
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Master your next checkride with precision flashcards built for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI. Study the questions that matter most, strengthen weak ACS areas, and walk into the oral knowing where every answer comes from. Every card is mapped to a real FAA Airman Certification Standards code and backed by FAR/AIM references — so you are studying the same standard your examiner uses. Prepare smarter. Fly with confidence. Pass your checkride. WHAT’S INCLUDED • ACS-aligned decks for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI • Knowledge, risk, and skill cards with FAR/AIM citations on the reverse • Spaced repetition (Again, Hard, Good, Easy) so due cards come back before they fade • A checkride countdown and daily plan that works backward from your ride date • Focus areas that surface what still needs work — not just what you already know • Oral exam practice: say the answer out loud the way you would for a DPE • An ACS mastery map from area down to task, with Novice → Proficient → Mastered titles • Study offline — decks ship on your device • Soft streaks with one freeze a month. Missing a day is low-stakes, not a guilt trip • Achievements for showing up, honest reviews, and real ACS progress • An opt-in live study board: callsign (or first name), country flag, streaks, and achievements — ranked on habit, not card-mashing • Sign in with Apple or Google. iPhone and iPad. All features described above require a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://checkrideflashcards.lovable.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ASA Pilot Training at 16.0 against Checkride Flashcards's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ASA Pilot Training sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Checkride Flashcards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ASA Pilot Training | Checkride Flashcards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASA | AviationMP4 Media LLC |
In-app purchases
ASA Pilot Training
- How to Glide$2.99
- Flying a Taildragger$2.99
- Pitot Static Pitfalls$2.99
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- Ditching$2.99
- Swing Your Compass$2.99
- Unusual Approaches$2.99
- Aviation Science$2.99
- Engine Operating Hints$2.99
- How to Fly a Seaplane$2.99
- Remote Pilot Ground School$149.99
- Private Pilot Ground School$179.99
Checkride Flashcards
- Pro Access 1 Month$5.991 Month
- Pro Access 1 Month$5.99
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